diff --git a/packages/graphql/lib/plugin/utils/ast-utils.ts b/packages/graphql/lib/plugin/utils/ast-utils.ts
index 394f8397a..873ab62c1 100644
--- a/packages/graphql/lib/plugin/utils/ast-utils.ts
+++ b/packages/graphql/lib/plugin/utils/ast-utils.ts
@@ -191,7 +191,7 @@ function getNameFromExpression(expression: LeftHandSideExpression) {
 export function getJSDocDescription(node: Node): string {
   const jsDoc: JSDoc[] = (node as any).jsDoc;
 
-  if (!jsDoc) {
+  if (!jsDoc || !jsDoc[0]) {
     return undefined;
   }